Laboratory Talk Newshttp://laboratorytalk.comNewshttp://laboratorytalk.com/section/1.rssFrench environmental testing group buys PARC laboratoryhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023538/french-environmental-testing-group-buys-parc-laboratoryWed, 20 Sep 2017 12:20:02 +0000UK environmental testing laboratory PARC Ltd (Product Assessment and Reliability Centre) has been bought by the French-owned Sopemea Group.UK environmental testing laboratory PARC Ltd (Product Assessment and Reliability Centre) has been bought by the French-owned Sopemea Group.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153250/PARC test engineer.jpgGrowth of Edwards Lifesciences requires $100 million campus renovationhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023532/growth-of-edwards-lifesciences-requires-100-million-campus-renovationTue, 19 Sep 2017 11:20:23 +0000Edwards Lifesciences, designers and manufacturers of the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve - the first aortic valve approved in the U.S. that doesn&rsquo;t require open-heart surgery - have recently completed a $100 million renovation of their global headquarters in Irvine.Edwards Lifesciences, designers and manufacturers of the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve - the first aortic valve approved in the U.S. that doesn’t require open-heart surgery - have recently completed a $100 million renovation of their global headquarters in Irvine.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153237/edwards.jpgTattoo ink travels through the body in nano-form, scientists revealhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023526/tattoo-ink-travels-through-the-body-in-nano-form-scientists-revealSun, 17 Sep 2017 17:45:30 +0000Researchers at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) have discovered tattoo ink travels inside the body in micro and nanoparticle forms.Researchers at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) have discovered tattoo ink travels inside the body in micro and nanoparticle forms.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153229/tattoo.jpgBiosensor identifies horse meat adulteration within one hourhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023521/biosensor-identifies-horse-meat-adulteration-within-one-hourTue, 12 Sep 2017 12:45:08 +0000Researchers at the University of Madrid have developed an electrochemical biosensor designed to detect the adulteration of horse meat in beef within one hour.Researchers at the University of Madrid have developed an electrochemical biosensor designed to detect the adulteration of horse meat in beef within one hour.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2044673/cow-horse-web.jpgUK Research and Innovation hires CFO to help deliver UK industrial strategyhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023513/uk-research-and-innovation-hires-cfo-to-help-deliver-uk-industrial-strategySun, 10 Sep 2017 14:25:12 +0000UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has appointed Ian Kenyon to the newly created role of chief finance officer (CFO).UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has appointed Ian Kenyon to the newly created role of chief finance officer (CFO).]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153213/iankenyon.JPGMachine learning mobile microscope measures air qualityhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023512/cost-effective-machine-learning-mobile-microscope-measures-air-qualitySun, 10 Sep 2017 13:55:30 +0000Researchers at UCLA have developed what they say is a cost-effective mobile microscope designed to measure air quality.Researchers at UCLA have developed what they say is a cost-effective mobile microscope designed to measure air quality.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153212/chimney.jpgResearchers develop smartphone app to measure heart healthhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023511/researchers-develop-smartphone-app-to-measure-heart-healthSun, 10 Sep 2017 13:30:28 +0000Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have created an app designed to measure the health of a person&rsquo;s heart.Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have created an app designed to measure the health of a person’s heart.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153211/smartphone.jpgHandheld device identifies cancer within ten secondshttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023507/handheld-device-identifies-cancer-within-ten-secondsThu, 07 Sep 2017 19:50:38 +0000A handheld device created by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) can identify cancerous tissue during surgery within ten seconds, its developers have said.A handheld device created by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) can identify cancerous tissue during surgery within ten seconds, its developers have said.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153207/cancerpen.JPGScience collaboration with EU ‘crucial’ after Brexit, says David Davishttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023506/science-collaboration-with-eu-crucial-after-brexit-says-davisWed, 06 Sep 2017 20:00:43 +0000Brexit secretary David Davis said it is &ldquo;crucial&rdquo; the UK collaborates with its&nbsp;European partners on science and innovation after exiting the bloc.Brexit secretary David Davis said it is “crucial” the UK collaborates with its European partners on science and innovation after exiting the bloc.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2152191/EU UK flags.jpgAgilent acquires spectroscopy firm Cobalt Light Systems for £40mhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023472/agilent-acquires-spectroscopy-firm-cobalt-light-systems-for-40mTue, 22 Aug 2017 21:35:57 +0000Analytical lab business Agilent has acquired UK-based Raman spectroscopy firm Cobalt Light Systems for &pound;40 million.Analytical lab business Agilent has acquired UK-based Raman spectroscopy firm Cobalt Light Systems for £40 million.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153168/raman.JPGScientists reveal it’s raining diamonds on Neptunehttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023469/scientists-reveal-its-raining-diamonds-on-neptuneMon, 21 Aug 2017 18:00:00 +0000While the earth has experienced freak rainstorms of fish, frogs and even golfballs, its sister planets Neptune and Uranus routinely produce something altogether more impressive, scientists have revealed.While the earth has experienced freak rainstorms of fish, frogs and even golfballs, its sister planets Neptune and Uranus routinely produce something altogether more impressive, scientists have revealed.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153164/Grafik_Diamantregen.jpgManchester Uni swaps polymers for polystyrene in solar cells developmenthttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023465/manchester-university-swaps-polymers-for-polystyrene-in-solar-cells-developmentFri, 18 Aug 2017 16:25:48 +0000Researchers at the University of Manchester are using polystyrene as opposed to&nbsp;polymers in an effort to produce&nbsp;more cost-effective solar cells.Researchers at the University of Manchester are using polystyrene as opposed to polymers in an effort to produce more cost-effective solar cells.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153160/solarcells.jpgChemists use electricity to manufacture more environmentally friendly drugshttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023458/chemists-use-electricity-to-manufacture-more-environmentally-friendly-drugsSun, 13 Aug 2017 20:05:07 +0000Researchers at Cornell University say electrochemistry could be used to manufacture drugs in a more environmentally friendly&nbsp;way.Researchers at Cornell University say electrochemistry could be used to manufacture drugs in a more environmentally friendly way.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153153/songlin.jpgScientists make golden discovery that could improve cancer treatmenthttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023457/scientists-make-golden-discovery-that-could-improve-cancer-treatmentFri, 11 Aug 2017 16:10:30 +0000Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have discovered that small amounts of gold could be used to improve the effectiveness of cancer drugs.Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have discovered that small amounts of gold could be used to improve the effectiveness of cancer drugs.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153152/gold.jpgSynthetic biology start-ups doubled every five years in UKhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023451/synthetic-biology-start-ups-doubled-every-five-years-in-ukThu, 10 Aug 2017 12:45:00 +0000The number of synthetic biology start-ups in the UK between&nbsp;2000 and 2016&nbsp;has doubled every five years, with three quarters still active reveals a new survey.The number of synthetic biology start-ups in the UK between 2000 and 2016 has doubled every five years, with three quarters still active reveals a new survey.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/3587/Untitled.pngEurofins’ new £4 million laboratory brings testing under one roofhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023444/work-completed-on-eurofins-new-4-mill-labFri, 04 Aug 2017 12:30:00 +0000Work has finished on Eurofins&rsquo; new high-tech laboratory site for testing water and pharmaceutical products.Work has finished on Eurofins’ new high-tech laboratory site for testing water and pharmaceutical products.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153143/eurofins.jpgGovernment hands Amec Foster Wheeler £2.9m nuclear research contracthttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023440/government-hands-amec-foster-wheeler-2-9m-nuclear-research-contractThu, 03 Aug 2017 09:30:54 +0000The government has&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;Amec Foster Wheeler to lead a &pound;2.9 million nuclear power research programme.The government has appointed Amec Foster Wheeler to lead a £2.9 million nuclear power research programme.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153136/sellafieldrods.jpgInnovate UK and EPSRC make £9m available for quantum researchhttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023433/innovate-uk-and-epsrc-make-9m-available-for-quantum-researchMon, 31 Jul 2017 21:30:26 +0000Innovate UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have announced &pound;9 million funding to boost research in quantum technologies.Innovate UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have announced £9 million funding to boost research in quantum technologies.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153128/quantum.jpgReduced demand prompts closure of Staffordshire’s council-run laboratory http://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023430/reduced-demand-prompts-closure-of-staffordshires-council-run-laboratoryMon, 31 Jul 2017 13:10:00 +0000One of the last local authority-run laboratories in England is to be closed with the loss of 16 posts.One of the last local authority-run laboratories in England is to be closed with the loss of 16 posts.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/5726/Laboratory-contamination.jpgOlympus competition to celebrate best light microscopy imageshttp://laboratorytalk.com/article/2023426/olympus-competition-to-celebrate-best-light-microscopy-imagesThu, 27 Jul 2017 12:50:00 +0000Optics manufacturer Olympus is inviting entries for its annual Image of the Year European Life Science Light Microscopy Award.Optics manufacturer Olympus is inviting entries for its annual Image of the Year European Life Science Light Microscopy Award.]]>http://laboratorytalk.com/files/assets/image/2153125/IOTY_300x250_EN_v04.jpg